BEA2026: Full Schedule

9:00am PDT

Stoke the Fire: Translating Broadcast Newsroom Energy For The Classrooms

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

With humor and lively energy, former newsroom professionals working in a variety of industries share how the culture of broadcast news sharpened their communication, crisis management, and relationship-building skills for classrooms, PR, and beyond. They’ll reflect on newsroom camaraderie, mentorship, and translating those lessons for students. Attendees will learn how the newsroom mindset inspires resilience, adaptability, and creativity across industries. This is a spirited, fast-paced panel.

Panelists: Justin Kree, Pima Community College
David Marino, Freese and Nichols
Hailee Tavoian, City of Sahuarita, Arizona
Moderator: Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz, Pima Community College

Moderators

Terry Filipowicz

Pima Community College

Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz has been a Teamwork and Leadership in Small Groups Online Course Subject Matter Expert, Computer Information Systems Artificial Intelligence Course Development Team Member, Artificial Intelligence Governance Council Member and part of the Business and Industry... Read More →

Speakers

Hailee Tavoian

Pima Community College

David Marino

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Justin Kree

Pima Community College

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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News, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

10:15am PDT

News Division - Top Research Presentations

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Moderator: Chandra Clark, University of Alabama

Debut Competition
1st Place Paper: Hyacinth Balediata Bangero, Bowling Green State University; Faiswal Kasirye, Bowling Green State University; Saadia Farooq, Bowling Green State University; Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti, Bowling Green State University; S M Russel Rabbi, Bowling Green State University; The Social Media Framing of Artificial Intelligence by ‘Mega-Influencer’ News Outlets: A Multi-Platform Analysis of Sources, Trends, and Influence

2nd Place Paper: Hey-Jeong An, Kyungpook National University; Heejay KIM, Kyungpook National University Daegu, Korea; PANSOO KIM, Kyungpook National University; Analyzing RE100 Discourse in Korea: A BERTopic-Based Clustering and Social Constructionist Interpretation

Open Competition
1st Place Paper: Robert Lance Holbert, University of Pennsylvania; Nathan Walter, Northwestern University; Brandon Harrison, University of Pennsylvania; Huma Rasheed, University of Pennsylvania; Camille Saucier, Clemson University; An Exploration of Parental-Filial Communication Dynamics Following a Political Assassination: The Case of Charlie Kirk

2nd Place Paper: Cory L. Armstrong, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Matthew VanDyke, The University of Alabama; Take cover now! Communicating about catastrophic danger before, during and after tornados in rural areas: A case study

Moderators

Chandra Clark

Associate Professor, University of Alabama

Multimedia journalism educator, electronic news/broadcast producer for life, and community journalism advocate. The transition from professional newsroom and freelance producer/pr practitioner includes helping the public and educators understand the role of broadcast journalism in... Read More →

Speakers

Hyacinth Balediata Bangero

Bowling Green State University

Hey-Jeong An

Kyungpook National University

Robert Holbert

University of Pennsylvania

Cory L Armstrong

Professor and Associate Dean, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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News, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

12:00pm PDT

2026 Communication Technology Update

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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This panel explores the latest developments in communication technologies, including electronic mass media, computers, health care, consumer electronics, networking, and telephony, with special emphasis on how AI, regulatory climate, and climate change are impacting the communication industries. The second half of the session will be an interactive discussion among the attendees and the presenters, designed to allow all BEA participants to contribute to our understanding of the trajectory of these technologies.
Moderator: Augie Grant, University of South Carolina--Retired
Panelists: Jennifer Meadows, Chico State University
Jeffrey Wilkinson, Florida A&M University
Sharon Baldinelli, Ph.D, MPH, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Eric P Robinson, University of South Carolina

Moderators

Augie Grant

University of South Carolina--Retired

Speakers

Jennifer Meadows

Professor, Chico State University

Jennifer Meadows is a Professor of Media Arts in the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department at California State University, Chico. She is the 2025-2026 BEA President. Her research and teaching focuses on communication technology, emerging technologies, diversity and inclusion... Read More →

Jeff Wilkinson

Professor, Florida A&M University

Eric Robinson

Associate Professor, University of South Carolina

Sharon Baldinelli, Ph.D, MPH

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates

1:15pm PDT

Aircheck: The Student Newscast Experience

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

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The student-produced newscast is a hallmark of many mass communication programs; however, the experience students get can vary drastically at different universities. From differences in technology to facilities to scheduling, no two newscast classes are quite the same. On this panel, faculty from four universities will discuss how they guide aspiring broadcast journalists through their student newscast experience.

Moderator: Dr. Bruce Finklea, University of Montevallo,

Panelists:
Dr. Richard Previte, Liberty University,
Boriana Treadwell, University of Miami,
Dr. Dwayne Cheddar, Oakwood University,
Anjelica Trinone, West Virginia University,

Moderators

Bruce Finklea

Professor and Coordinator of Mass Communication, University of Montevallo

Speakers

Boriana Treadwell

Senior Lecturer, University of Miami

Anjelica Trinone

West Virginia University

Dwayne Cheddar

Professor of Communication,, Oakwood University

Richard Previte

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
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News, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

3:00pm PDT

Screenwriting Craft: How to Hook 'Em

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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This interactive workshop opens with a lively slide presentation, showcasing some of the most memorable opening scenes in modern cinema as well as examining what makes these moments irresistible to audiences. From there, the session shifts into hands-on practice: attendees are invited to share their own opening pages aloud and receive constructive feedback from peers. Whether they’re polishing a screenplay or just starting out, colleagues will leave with sharper tools for grabbing attention with a "unique hook" from the very first scene.

Moderator: Leslie Kreiner Wilson, Pepperdine University
Panelists: Carey Martin ,Liberty University
Lucas Martins Néia, Senac University Center (CAS), Brazil
Andrea Baltazar, Weber State University

Moderators

Leslie Kreiner Wilson

Pepperdine University

Speakers

Carey Martin

Professor, Liberty University

screenwriting, directing, film & television history

Andrea Baltazar

Asst. Professor, Weber State University

Andrea Baltazar is a writer-director with a growing professional portfolio of work in film and television. She has also worked on various media projects as an on-location sound mixer and video editor. In addition to her professional work, Andrea teaches digital media, film, and television... Read More →

Lucas NÃ©ia

Senac University Center - Santo Amaro Campus

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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Writing, Workshop | BEA, Workshop | Filmmaker Spotlight, Workshop

4:15pm PDT

Representing Poverty in Television, Film, and Music

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

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This panel examines media representations of poverty in film, music and television to assess how they extend or reinforce stereotypes about poverty in the United States and Canada.

Moderator: Hailey Baldock , York University
Panelists: Walter J. Podrazik, University of Illinois, Chicago; It’s Hard To Find Nice Things on the Poor Side of Town: Examining TV’s narrative challenges (and successes) in engaging audiences with programs for and about the hard-scrabble lives among us
Anne F. MacLennan, York University; Penniless and Empty-Handed”: Media Representations of Poverty in Entertainment Media in the United States and Canada
Christine Cooling, York University; The Joker’s Poverty in Text and Film: From Personal Tragedy to Systemic Critique
Hailey Baldock, York University; Framing South Central: Representations of Urban Poverty in Boyz n the Hood and Straight Outta Compton
Alyson Steele, York University; Frozen Divides: Media Depictions of Poverty and Class Struggle in Snowpiercer

Moderators

Hailey Baldock

PhD Student, History, York University

Speakers

Anne MacLennan

Associate Professor, York University

Talk to me about Broadcasting, Media and History!

Walter Podrazik

Adjunct Lecturer, University of Illinois at Chicago

Christine Cooling

York University

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
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History, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

9:00am PDT

Digital Color Correction and Power Window Techniques

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

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This panel explores the art and science of Premiere Pro color correction, focusing on the transformative role of power window techniques in modern post-production. Color correction shapes a film's mood, narrative, and visual coherence, while power windows allow precise control over specific frame areas, enabling targeted adjustments to exposure, contrast, and hue.
Moderator: Timothy D. Sorel, University of Florida

Moderators

Timothy Sorel

Professor, University of Florida

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Production Aesthetics & Criticism, Workshop | BEA, Workshop | Filmmaker Spotlight, Workshop

10:15am PDT

Engaging the Digital Natives: Teaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Sunday April 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Teaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha is challenging due to their digital-native mindset, shorter attention spans, and unique cultural influences. Gen Z (born 1997–2012) and Gen Alpha (born 2013–2025) are immersed in technology, often prioritizing instant gratification and multitasking over deep focus. This panel will discuss learning styles, incorporating tech-savvy tools like apps or videos while combating distractions from devices. Additionally, the panel may include mental health concerns, social pressures and global uncertainties.
Moderator: Timothy D. Sorel, University of Florida
Panelists: Michael Carvaines, University of Florida
Larry Tung, Fashion Institute of Technology
Katherine C. Irwin, Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Communication & Theatre

Moderators

Timothy Sorel

Professor, University of Florida

Speakers

Katherine C. Irwin

Senior Lecturer of Communication and Journalism, Auburn University at Montgomery

LARRY TUNG

Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor
Department of Marketing Communications
FashionInstitute ofTechnology
Documentary filmmaker

Michael Carvaines

Lecturer, Media Production, University of Florida

Sunday April 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Curriculum Assessment & Administration, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

11:30am PDT

Strategies for Success in Academic Filmmaking

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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Academic filmmaking presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges, requiring creativity, collaboration, and resourcefulness. This panel explores practical strategies for success in academic filmmaking, including identifying and securing funding, cultivating productive and mutually beneficial collaborations with students, leveraging institutional resources and expertise, and building partnerships with campus and community organizations.

Moderator: Brian Graves, Florida State University
Panelists: Jaime L Jacobsen, Colorado State University
Marty Lang, Mississippi State University
Greg Luft, Colorado State University

Moderators

Brian Graves

Florida State University

Speakers

Gregory N. Luft

Colorado State University

Marty Lang

Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University

Marty Lang is an Assistant Professor of Communication, Media & Theatre at Mississippi State University. He attended the University of Connecticut, graduating with a B.A. in Journalism and covering entertainment for the New York Times. He holds M.F.A. degrees in Film Production from... Read More →

Jaime Jacobsen

Associate Professor, Colorado State University

Jaime Jacobsen is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Communication and the Director of the Center for Science Communication at Colorado State University. She is an award-winning filmmaker whose creative work and scholarship explores the intersection of scientific, cultural... Read More →

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Documentary, Workshop | BEA, Workshop | Filmmaker Spotlight, Workshop | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Workshop

12:45pm PDT

Festival of Media Arts: Student Showcase Session - Documentary Competition

Sunday April 19, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

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Join us for this series of sessions showcasing the work of our Festival of Media Arts Student and Graduate Student Documentary winners.

Moderator: Kirstin Pellizzao, Arizona State University

Graduate Student Documentary
Best of Festival: Rio Harper, Dian Ling, Nicole Cummings & Nathan Olszewski; Syracuse University; Piloting the Past into the Future

Micro-Documentary Category
1st Place: Tyler Schockemoehl & Cale Childs, University of Oklahoma; Brick by Brick

Short-Form Documentary Category
Award of Excellence: Keaton Schallhorn & Jonathan Miller, University of Oklahoma; Knights of Norman

Moderators

Kirstin Pellizzaro

Assistant Teaching Professor, Arizona State University

Speakers

Keaton Schallhorn

University of Oklahoma;

Tyler Schockemoehl

University of Oklahoma

Rio Harper

Syracuse University

Dian Ling

Syracuse University

Nathan Olszewski

Syracuse University

Nicole Cummings

Syracuse University

Sunday April 19, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
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Documentary, Festival of Media Arts | BEA, Festival of Media Arts | Student Spotlight, Festival of Media Arts

2:00pm PDT

Are we obsolete or just our techniques?

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Historically, teaching media skills was the domain of former professionals entering higher education to share their experience with future professionals. Student motivation was often to achieve lifelong dreams, and instructor motivation was to help in that pursuit. Now many students have little interest in traditional media, rarely consume it, and routinely use tools that automate and simplify previously specialized skills. Professors and industry professionals consider the implications of a changed media landscape and student culture.
Moderator: Glenn Hubbard, East Carolina University
Panelists: Frank A. Aycock, Appalachian State University
Charlie Gee, Lincoln Memorial University
Kristopher Cook, Portly Pup Productions/Fox Sports 1
Richard Vogel, retired from Culver Stockton College

Moderators

Glenn Hubbard

Professor, East Carolina University

Speakers

Rick David Vogel

retired from Culver Stockton College

I am a dad, a husband, and a teacher. I love my daughter and my wife (Mandi and Beth). I was born and raised in New York. My favorite color is blue, my daughter tells me and I love the Yankees. I live in Iowa. That always amazes me--I live in Iowa

I am married to a beautiful pharmacist. I have an awesome, My daughter, who wrote this blurb, is wonderful, beautiful, amazing, and clever. I am in Iowa. That is still hard to believe. I'm in Iowa? Really... Read More →

Frank A. Aycock

Professor, Appalachian State University

Kristopher Cook

Owner/DOP/Voice Actor, Portly Pup Productions

Are questions a burden?

Charlie Gee

Lincoln Memorial University

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Production Aesthetics & Criticism, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

3:15pm PDT

Decolonizing the Documentary: Reframing Gaze, Voice, and Process

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

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From the early explorers and ethnographic filmmakers such as Robert Flaherty in Nanook of the North, through projects like the BBC’s Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus, and into the present day, documentary has carried a long and often ignoble history of colonial representation. These works, while influential in the canon, too often reproduce a white or outsider gaze, casting communities as objects of study rather than as active participants in the telling of their own stories.

This panel takes as its starting point the urgent need to interrogate and reimagine documentary practices. We ask: How can we be more intentional in decentering the white gaze in our work? What strategies exist to resist exoticizing or “othering” participants, while still engaging in meaningful storytelling? And what does a community-based production process truly look like—one in which participants are not only subjects, but collaborators and co-authors of their narratives?
Moderator: Dominique Taylor, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Panelists: Yonatan Tewelde, Penn State Harrisburg
Tula Goenka, Syracuse University
Dominique Taylor, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Colin Lasu, Central State

Moderators

Dominique Taylor

Assistant Professor, New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts, Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Speakers

Tula Goenka

Professor & Grad Director; Television, Radio and Film; Newhouse School, Syracuse University

Professor; Filmmaker; Author; Social Justice Activist; Cancer Survivor; TEDx; Mom of Humans/Dog.

Yonatan Tewelde

Assistant Professor, Penn State Harrisburg

Colin Lasu, PhD

Assistant Professor of Communication, Central State University

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
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Documentary, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Filmmaker Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

4:30pm PDT

Media Management & Content Strategies Division - Top Research Presentation

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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Moderators: Salma El Ghetany , American University in Cairo
Rasha Allam , American University in Cairo

Open Competition
1st Place: Tang Tang, Kent State University; Roger Cooper, Ohio University; Yanni Liu, Kent State University; Active within Structures: Testing a Model of Audience Behavior via Five Summer Olympics

2nd Place: Glenn Cummins, Texas Tech University; What’s Being Taught about Media Research: A Survey of Program Administrators and Faculty

3rd Place: Azade Asadi Damavandi, Bowling Green State University; Louisa Ha, Bowling Green State University; Measuring Trust in News Media: A Multidimensional Model Based on the News Ecosystem

Moderators

Rasha Allam

Associate Professor and Chair, American University in Cairo

Salma El Ghetany

American University in Cairo

Speakers

Roger Cooper

Associate Professor, Ohio University

Glenn Cummins

Professor, Texas Tech University

Louisa Ha

Professor, Bowling Green State University

Tang Tang

Professor, Kent State University

Azade Asadi Damavandi

Bowling Green State University

Yanni Liu

Kent State University

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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Media Management & Content Strategies, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

9:00am PDT

Making Television History More Accessible: Exploring New Research Tools in the Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Monday April 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

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This workshop will demonstrate how journalism scholars can engage with the newly upgraded Vanderbilt Television News Archive for efficient research of over 1 million TV news stories from U.S. broadcasters dating back to 1968. New features improve search capabilities of story-level titles and abstracts and full broadcast transcripts and enable easy check-out of individual stories for virtual viewing. The team will also present new data services that make complex computational analysis of the collection possible.
Moderator: Kristy Roschke, Vanderbilt University
Panelists: Kristy Roschke, Vanderbilt
Giselle Hengst, Vanderbilt University
Namrah Khan, Vanderbilt University

Moderators

Kristy Roschke

Executive Director McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies, Vanderbilt University

Speakers

Giselle Hengst

Community Engagement Coordinator, Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Namrah Khan

Vanderbilt University

Monday April 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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History, Workshop | BEA, Workshop

10:15am PDT

Advising Student Groups in an AI World: Mentoring the Next Generation

Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Artificial intelligence tools have become part of the academic and professional landscape, raising new questions for student organizations and the faculty who advise them. This panel explores how advisors of student groups are navigating AI in their work with students. What policies (formal or informal) are advisors adopting? How are they guiding students on ethical use, accuracy, and originality? And how are students themselves experimenting with AI? Panelists will share their experiences, including successes, challenges, and unresolved questions, in advising student groups during this time of rapid technological change.
Moderator: Hal Vincent, Elon University
Panelists: Kelli Matthews, University of Oregon
Alexander Luchsinger, Elon University
Jeffrey Ranta, Coastal Carolina University

Moderators

Hal Vincent

Elon University

Speakers

Kelli Matthews

University of Oregon

Alex Luchsinger

Elon University

Jeffrey Ranta

Coastal Carolina University

Monday April 20, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Curriculum Assessment & Administration, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | AI Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

11:30am PDT

Streaming, Scrolling, and Subscribing: Media Habits of Today’s Sports Fans

Monday April 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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The sports media world continues to evolve as fans embrace streaming, short-form video, influencer commentary, and user-generated content. Traditional broadcasts face disruption as audiences turn to personalized, mobile-first formats and on-demand experiences. This panel examines how these shifts reshape sports consumption, influence content creation, and expand the range of storytellers, with athletes, influencers, and fans emerging as key media producers.
Moderator: Nick Artman, Slippery Rock University
Panelists: Shannon Scovel, University of Tennessee
Kyle J. Miller, Northwest Missouri State University
Matthew Harmon, Monmouth University

Moderators

Nick Artman

Associate Professor, Slippery Rock University

Speakers

Matthew Harmon

Specialist Professor, Monmouth University

Kyle J. Miller

Associate Professor, Northwest Missouri State University

I'm an associate professor at the Northwest Missouri State University School of Communication and Mass Media. I teach media writing, broadcasting/digital, sports media and media literacy courses. I also oversee our Mass Media program's Senior Seminar course and Professional Advisory... Read More →

Shannon Scovel

University of Tennessee

Monday April 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Sports, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates

12:45pm PDT

Law and Policy Division Meeting

Monday April 20, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

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The rules shaping media are always changing. Join us for a timely conversation about the legal and policy issues influencing the field and learn about new grant program offered to Law & Policy division members.

Connect with colleagues, exchange new ideas, and help shape exciting initiatives for the coming year. These meetings are a welcoming space to build community, spark collaboration, and make your voice part of the conversation. Whether you’re a returning member or attending for the first time, this is a valuable opportunity to network with peers, share insights, and play an active role in your division’s future. We’d love to see you there.

Chair: William R. Davie, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Vice Chair/Paper Competition Chair: Fritz J. Messere, SUNY - Oswego
Communications Chair: Laurie Thomas Lee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Moderators

William Davie

Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Dr. William R. (Bill) Davie holds a professorship from the Louisiana Board of Regents and is the Mass Communication/Broadcasting Coordinator for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has authored and coauthored research papers, journal articles, and books on electronic media... Read More →

Speakers

Fritz J. Messere

Retired Dean, SUNY - Oswego

I am the retired Founding Dean of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts at SUNY Oswego. Prior to that I was chair and professor of broadcasting and telecommunications in the Communication Studies department. I am a long-time (meaning old) member of BEA and have chaired... Read More →

Laurie Lee

Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday April 20, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
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Law & Policy, Business/District Meeting | BEA, Business/District Meeting

2:00pm PDT

Rainbow Chalk Rebels: Gender Identity, LGBTQ+, Body Image, and Depiction of the “Other” in the Media

Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Diversity in media representation matters. Although we’ve made great strides in the depiction of gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, and body type in today’s media, stereotypes still abound, and today we face new challenges heretofore unforeseen. What exactly does the future hold? This panel seeks to promote discussion of prevalent and controversial issues related to depiction of the “Other” in media, and explores how we as educators can better teach them.
Moderator: Roger Allman, Grand Valley State University
Panelists: Jennifer Rachel Billinson, Syracuse University
Victor D. Evans, Seattle University
Alexandra M. Vilela, James Madison University

Moderators

Roger Allman

Grand Valley State University

Speakers

Victor D. Evans

Associate Professor of Communication, Seattle University

Dr. Victor Evans is an Associate Professor in the Communication department at Seattle University. He has been teaching in higher education for over 20 years. Before teaching, Dr. Evans was an entertainment journalist, working with many organizations in both New York and Los Angeles... Read More →

Alexandra Vilela

James Madison University

Jennifer Billinson

Syracuse University

Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Gender & Sexuality, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory | Multicultural Studies, Research/Theory

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